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Day One: Why Starting Over Is the Real Superpower
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Hi Reader It's Day One for me. Now, if you know me, that might sound strange. I've been working out for more than 25 years. I've coached thousands of men and women across the world over the past decade. So why Day One? Because I just relocated to a new city. Packing up my entire life, moving, setting everything up from scratch... it took an immense amount of time and energy. That meant taking a break from my workouts. It meant not eating the way I'd usually want to. And honestly? That's absolutely fine. Here's why I'm telling you this. The biggest problem I see with the people I coach is the anger, frustration, and disappointment they feel when they lose a day, a week, or a few weeks of their routine. They beat themselves up over it. But here's what I want you to really hear: Not working out for a week or two is okay. Not following your diet for a few weeks is okay. It's part of life. It is bound to happen. What matters is that you come back and start over. Because if you don't start over, then one break becomes your last break. But if you're ready to start over, then every break becomes an opportunity for a fresh start. So here's what my Day One looked like today: no gym membership yet, no fancy equipment, no heavy workout. Just a few minutes of walking for a warm-up, a small pair of dumbbells, and a simple full-body strength training session. That's it. Over the next few weeks, this is how it's going to be. It will take time to establish a routine in this new place. If I can work out two days a week, great. If I can get three, even better. If I can get a few of my meals right, that's a win. I'm going to do whatever I can with whatever I have. And that's my message to you: never be afraid of starting over. When you're starting again, don't wait for the perfect meal, the perfect gym, or the perfect workout gear. Go for a walk. Grab a pair of dumbbells. Do some push-ups, pull-ups, squats, whatever you can. Just get into that groove. The rest will follow as things settle down. For me it was a relocation. For you it could be anything. A health issue, a family situation, a demanding season at work. Life happens. And the more you practice starting over, the more natural it becomes. I've done it countless times in 25 years, and I've seen thousands of people struggle with this exact thing. You don't need perfection. You just need to begin. Hope this helps. Hit reply and let me know your thoughts. — |
Dhaval Bhadeshiya
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